2018 Dodge Journey vs 2018 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Dodge Journey | 2018 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 1,791 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 173 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,700 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 1,145 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 342 |
| Power Train | 18 | 269 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 22 |
| Steering | 11 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 157 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 556 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 129 |
| Overheating | 0 | 474 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 352 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 83 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 56 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 21 |
2018 Dodge Journey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.